§ 49. Mr. Donnerasked the Prime Minister whether he will set up a Royal Commission to examine and report on the practicability of a Thames barrage at Woolwich to provide an emergency fresh water supply for London and to remove permanently the danger of flooding.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. DonnerWill the right hon. Gentleman reconsider this decision as an alternative scheme to the flooding of the Enborne Valley, which would cause a substantial loss of food production and involve a great deal of hardship?
§ The Prime MinisterI cannot think that it would be a good idea to draw a supply of drinking water for London from below Woolwich.